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Title details for Bringing the Beach Home by Laura Atkins - Available

Bringing the Beach Home

by Laura Atkins
Evgenia Penman
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A heartwarming picture book about the healing power of creativity and nature, Bringing the Beach Home follows a young child who finds calm and connection during a day at the shore—and learns how to carry that feeling home.
"Delicately warm and lovely. This is an understated yet graceful portrait of a child channeling negative feelings into something beautiful." —Kirkus Reviews

When the back-and-forth between Mom's and Dad's houses feels like too much, Rowan finds peace in the sounds of the waves and the feel of the sand. A wind chime made from collected beach treasures becomes a symbol of comfort, resilience, and the power of creating with our feelings.
This lyrical story supports emotional regulation and helps children process transitions through grounded, sensory storytelling.
What You'll Love Inside:

• Nature as Comfort: Shows how the peace of the natural world can ease anxiety and foster connection.

• Creating with Our Feelings: Encourages emotional expression through imaginative, hands-on projects.

• Visual Beauty: Lush, expressive illustrations and a cover rich with detail and texture bring the beach—and Rowan's journey—vividly to life.

• Family-Centered Resilience: Highlights the strength of family bonds and offers an empowering lens for children navigating shared custody or life's many changes.
A powerful story that gives children tools to process change—and reminds them that they can carry peace within them wherever they go.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
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subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:520
  • Text Difficulty:1-3